Director, Village Projects and Facilities

LA28•Los Angeles, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

LA28 is the independent, non-profit, privately funded organizing committee for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The Director of Projects and Facilities is a leadership role responsible for the strategic oversight, coordination, and delivery of all existing infrastructure and operational planning within the Olympic and Paralympic Village (exclude overlay). This role leads six critical units—Village Space Planning, Project Management, Accessibility, Training Venues, Facility Management, and Venue Lifecycle management, ensuring seamless integration and execution across all planning and delivery phases. The Director will drive cross-functional collaboration, manage complex stakeholder relationships, and ensure that all Village venues and systems are operationally ready to deliver an exceptional athlete experience.

Requirements

8+ years of experience in project, facilities, or event operations management, preferably in large-scale or international events.
Bachelor’s degree required.
Proven leadership experience managing multidisciplinary teams and complex stakeholder environments.
Strong strategic planning, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Expertise in project management tools (e.g., Smartsheet, SharePoint, MS Project).
Deep understanding of accessibility standards and inclusive design.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree in Facility Management, Urban Planning, Logistics, Event Management, Hospitality, or related field preferred.
Familiarity with Olympic/Paralympic operations or major sporting events is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic leadership and direction across six core units: Village Space Planning, Project Management, Accessibility, Training Venues, Facility Management, and Venue lifecycle management.
Oversee the planning and delivery of Village infrastructure, including residential, training, and operational spaces.
Work in close coordination with relevant FAs operating in the village.
Ensure all venues meet accessibility standards and inclusive design principles, in coordination with relevant stakeholders.
Manage the end-to-end lifecycle of facility operations, including maintenance, readiness, bump-in, bump-out, handover, handback, Olympic to Paralympic transition, and Games-time support.
Establish and maintain robust project management systems to track progress, risks, dependencies, and milestones.
Work closely with the venue owner to integrate their plans into the Village operating model, ensuring alignment and seamless execution.
Represent the Village team in executive forums, cross-functional working groups, and stakeholder engagements.
Oversee technology integration, material planning (FF&E), procurement, and resource allocation across all units.
Lead readiness activities including simulations, walkthroughs, and operational testing.
Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performance team culture.